Is Investing In South Africa Still Worthwhile?
By: Simbarashe Mangwiro, Associate Investment Analyst, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa South African investors have had a challenging time in financial markets, largely due to lacklustre returns from local equities. This is at a time when global equities have done well, and post-apartheid South Africa is going through possibly one of the most challenging times […]
How Women-Led Agribusinesses Are Boosting Nutrition In Africa
Oluwaseun Sangoleye’s son developed rickets after rejecting baby formula. So she started a business to make natural baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients in Nigeria. “My personal experience opened me up to the dearth of nutrient dense, affordable meal solutions for infants and young children,” Sangoleye told IPS. Baby Grubz products are targeted at low and middle-income women […]
Why Africa’s Hospitality Sector Is Key To The Continent’s Economic Recovery Post Covid-19
By Olivier Granet, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer for Kasada Capital Management While Africa still accounts for relatively few Covid-19 deaths compared to the rest of the world, the economic impacts of the pandemic on the continent continue to grow. GDP growth for the continent has been slashed as governments across the globe implement harsh […]
Infinix Launches Its New X1 Smart TV In Africa
Aiming to take the smart life to a new level for local customers Infinix, a global leader in consumer electronics market, launched its new X1 smart TV in September 7 with their flagship phone ZERO 8. With Android TV™, the high-quality viewing experience, and the AIoT technology, the new smart TV will develop the new […]
Equity Group Holding’s CEO, Dr. James Mwangi Receives Coveted 2020 Oslo Business For Peace Award
Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings and Executive Chairman Equity Group Foundation was today honored with the prestigious 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award which is also described as the “Nobel Prize for Business.” The Oslo Business for Peace Award is given annually to business leaders, as individuals, for […]
Urgent Action Needed To Protect SA’s Potato Industry
Since 2000/01 potatoes accounted for approximately 45% of total vegetable crops produced in South Africa and contribute around R8.5 billion to the economy. These numbers, however, are under threat due to a surplus of frozen and processed potato products in Europe, as a result of a decreased demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, […]
With Support From Booking.com, Ubuntu Beds Provides Additional 3000+ Safe Bed
Nights to Frontline Healthcare Workers in South Africa Good news for Ubuntu Beds who offer free accommodation to all healthcare workers fighting Covid-19. Through ongoing support received from leading digital travel platform Booking.com, Ubuntu Beds will be able to sponsor another 3000+ bed nights for nurses, doctors and all other healthcare staff in the public […]
